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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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California pushes AI in government, but the wildfire chatbot falls short.
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Just a few weeks remain to tap federal programs that make purchasing an EV, heat pump or solar panels more affordable.
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There are no state or local protections for tenants without cooling. That could soon change.
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Deadly floods like those in Texas are rare in California, but climate change-fueled storms could make them more likely, climate scientists say.
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Marine mammal researchers are investigating how sea lions were affected by the longest toxic algal bloom on record off the coast of Southern California. Some sea lions are being released back into the wild.
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In the wake of the tragedy in Texas, LAist set out to get answers about the flood situation here.
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The L.A. Department of Water and Power's "Cool L.A." initiative could help you save.
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One Southern California fire department was "double-digit busier" on Independence Day compared with a typical day.
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Eagle lovers breathe a sigh of relief after contentious fireworks display went on.
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People living on some streets in the Bluebird Canyon area were told to evacuate because of Monday's brush fire.
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Triple digit temperatures are expected Wednesday and Thursday.
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With seven of its ambitious rules for cars, trucks and trains repealed, California officials must find new ways to clean up the nation’s worst air pollution.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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The urgent agricultural alert is meant to warn people about the Queensland fruit fly and Huanglongbing disease.
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High winds to affect the 5 Freeway corridor, high surf expected along SoCal coasts.
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The high surf could make the Southern California coast dangerous for boaters.
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The dinoflagellates that cause the waves to light up come and go in seasons.
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More snow is coming, but the Department of Water Resources said it's too early to tell if that will make up the snow deficit.
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The advisory is in effect from Leo Carillo State Beach, out to Catalina Island, all the way down to San Pedro.
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New Year brings snow, rain to Southern California.
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Bring out the umbrellas — there's a chance of rain this weekend.
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Stay away from the beaches and continue to hold off on lighting the fireplace or fire pits — advisories are in place across the Southland.
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Stay away from the beaches and continue to hold off on lighting the fireplace or fire pits — advisories are in place across the Southland.
